Gronkowski left after being taken down by safety Bernard Pollard at the end of a 23-yard gain with 24 seconds left in the third quarter.

Rob Gronkowski twisted his ankle while being tackled by Bernard Pollard. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

The Pats tight end limped off the field and walked to the locker room, where the ankle was re-taped. Gronkowski returned for the end of the Patriots’ touchdown drive in the fourth quarter and finished the day with five catches for a team-high 87 yards.

When asked if he was worried he would have to sit out the final quarter, the 22-year-old was again his jovial self.